Courses* taken by our Surgical Technology students include:

<strong>Surgical Case Management</strong>
Orientation to the surgical environment includes introduction of the roles of the surgical team members, attire, furniture, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The principles of asepsis and the practice of sterile technique are introduced. Fundamental elements of the three phases of surgical case management are presented. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<strong>Basic Surgical Procedures</strong>
This course introduces noninvasive and invasive diagnostic procedures as well as basic surgical interventions for the following: general, obstetric and gynecologic, endoscopic, otorhinolaryngologic, genitourinary, trauma, and orthopedic. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<strong>Advanced Surgical Procedures</strong>
This course encompasses an in-depth study of relevant surgical anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and diagnostic interventions as well as factors unique to the following advanced procedure areas: ophthalmic, oral and maxillofacial, plastic and reconstructive, oncologic, cardiothoracic, peripheral vascular, neurosurgical, and pediatric. A grade of “C” or better is required to earn credit for this course.

<em>*Students will take additional program courses on top of the three listed courses. Courses may vary by program, credential level and campus.</em>